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Alporate 200Mg Syp is used to treat seizures and manage manic episodes in bipolar disorder. It also helps prevent migraine attacks. It supports better brain stability and reduces symptom frequency. This helps improve daily functioning and overall quality of life.

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

VALPROIC ACID-200MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Alteus Biogenics Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

NPPA :

Regulated

About Alporate 200Mg Syp

Alporate 200Mg Syp is used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. In addition, Alporate 200Mg Syp also treats manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder. Additionally, it can prevent migraine symptoms (such as headache).

Alporate 200Mg Syp contains valproic acid, which helps stabilise abnormal brain activity. It supports effective seizure control and helps calm overactive neural activity. It also helps manage mood changes in bipolar disorder and reduces the frequency of migraine attacks. This improves neurological balance and supports better functioning.

Administer Alporate 200Mg Syp with food to prevent gastrointestinal upset. You may sometimes experience nausea, upset stomach or stomach pain, tremors (shakes), sleepiness, headache, weight gain and thinning hair. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention. However, talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any components present in Alporate 200Mg Syp . If you are pregnant, do not take Alporate 200Mg Syp because it may cause serious congenital defects. Alporate 200Mg Syp is generally not recommended during breastfeeding; consult your physician before taking Alporate 200Mg Syp .

Uses of Alporate 200Mg Syp

Alporate 200Mg Syp is used for the treatment of epilepsy (seizures), bipolar disorder, and migraine. The detailed uses of Alporate 200Mg Syp are as follows:

  • Controls Seizures: Alporate 200Mg Syp helps prevent and control seizures by calming overactive neural activity.
  • Manages Bipolar Disorder: Alporate 200Mg Syp helps to control manic episodes and stabilise mood in individuals with bipolar disorder.
  • Prevents Migraine Headaches: Alporate 200Mg Syp is also prescribed as a preventive treatment to reduce the frequency and severity of migraine attacks.

Key Benefits

Alporate 200Mg Syp , when used as prescribed, may provide the following benefits:

For Controls Seizures:

  • Helps stabilise abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
  • Reduces sudden episodes of excessive brain stimulation

For Managing Bipolar Disorder:

  • Helps maintain emotional balance.
  • Reduces the intensity and frequency of extreme mood changes

For Preventing Migraine Headaches:

  • Helps reduce the risk of recurrent severe headaches.
  • Reduces the impact of migraine on daily life.

Directions for Use

  • Alporate 200Mg Syp can be taken with food to avoid stomach upset.
  • It is usually taken twice daily; however, your doctor may adjust the dosage and timing based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
  • Swallow Alporate 200Mg Syp as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush or chew this medication.

How Alporate 200Mg Syp Works

Alporate 200Mg Syp contains valproic acid, which helps calm excessive nerve activity in the brain. As a result, it aids in controlling seizures. In bipolar disorder, Alporate 200Mg Syp raises the concentration of a chemical molecule known as GABA, which helps to stop nerve communication across the brain and has a calming effect. In migraine, Alporate 200Mg Syp limits the transmission of pain, thereby preventing migraine.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Do not consume alcohol while taking Alporate 200Mg Syp as alcohol can worsen the side effects of the Alporate 200Mg Syp , including sleepiness and dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Alporate 200Mg Syp is a Category D pregnancy drug. It is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may cause an increase in the risk of a cleft lip, which is a congenital disability in the unborn baby. If you are a female able to have a baby, you must use an effective method of birth control (contraception) without interruption during your entire treatment with Alporate 200Mg Syp .

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Alporate 200Mg Syp passes into breast milk and may harm your infant. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Alporate 200Mg Syp . Breastfed infants are at risk for valproic acid-induced hepatotoxicity, so infants should be monitored for jaundice and other signs of liver damage during maternal therapy.

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Driving

Unsafe

Alporate 200Mg Syp may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or fatigue in some individuals. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy, dizzy or tired after taking Alporate 200Mg Syp .

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Liver

Caution

Inform your doctor before taking the Alporate 200Mg Syp if you have a history of liver diseases. Extreme caution is recommended in patients with impaired liver function. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Alporate 200Mg Syp .

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please inform your doctor if you have kidney impairment.

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Children

Caution

Use is not recommended for children under 10 years old. Your doctor will decide the dose based on your child's condition if they are more than ten years old.

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Heart

Caution

Alporate 200Mg Syp can be used cautiously in patients with heart disease if prescribed by a physician.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Alporate 200Mg Syp can be given to elderly patients with extreme caution if prescribed by a physician.

What if I have taken an overdose of Alporate 200Mg Syp

Avoid exceeding the prescribed dose, as this may lead to adverse effects. Symptoms of adverse effects may include sleepiness, an irregular heartbeat, and coma (loss of consciousness). If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Diet:

  • Follow a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet if advised by your doctor.
  • Maintain a balanced meal plan to support overall health.

Physical Activity:

  • Exercise regularly to help maintain a healthy weight and general fitness.

Safety & Preparedness:

  • Keep a seizure response plan and inform people around you.
  • Make simple home safety changes to reduce injury risk.
  • Identify and avoid known seizure triggers.
  • Use an alarm or emergency device to call for help during a seizure.

Rest & Sleep:

  • Get enough rest and sleep to reduce seizure risk.

Habits:

  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

Stress Management:

  • Practice meditation or yoga to reduce stress and improve coping ability.

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Alporate 200Mg Syp to start to work: Alporate 200Mg Syp ideally shows its action within 1 to 4 hours after administration.
  • The time for which the effects of Alporate 200Mg Syp last: The effect of Alporate 200Mg Syp lasts for 13 to 19 hours.

What if you forget to take Alporate 200Mg Syp

If you forget to take a dose of Alporate 200Mg Syp , take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed one.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Alporate 200Mg Syp out of the sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

  • Before taking the Alporate 200Mg Syp , let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and all medications you are using.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant, plan to have a baby, or are breastfeeding.
  • You should not become pregnant during treatment with Alporate 200Mg Syp .
  • Consult your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while taking Alporate 200Mg Syp .
  • Alcohol should be avoided during treatment with this medicine.
  • You must not drive or operate machinery while taking Alporate 200Mg Syp .

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines, as there may be an interaction.

  • Immunity-lowering medicines (Leflunomide, Teriflunomide)
    Potential effect: May increase the risk of liver problems when used together.
  • Anaesthetic (loss of sensation) and pain-relief medicine (Ketamine)
    Potential effect: May increase side effects and cause respiratory depression.
  • Mood-stabilising medicine (Lithium)
    Potential effect: May increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.
  • Strong pain-relief medicine – Opioid (Buprenorphine)
    Potential effect: May increase the risk of severe side effects, including breathing problems and loss of consciousness.
  • Antibiotic medicines (Ertapenem, Meropenem)
    Potential effect: May reduce the blood levels of Alporate 200Mg Syp and decrease its effectiveness.

Drug-Food Interactions:

  • Alcohol: Avoid alcohol while taking Alporate 200Mg Syp , as it may increase dizziness and sleepiness.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have a history of this condition before taking Alporate 200Mg Syp .

  • Depression
  • Liver disease
  • Urea cycle disorders (ammonia buildup disorders)
  • Suicidal thoughts
  • HIV disease
  • Hereditary mitochondrial disorders
  • Thrombocytopenia (low platelets)
Sodium ValproateSodium phenylbutyrate
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Drug-Drug Interactions

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Sodium ValproateSodium phenylbutyrate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Alporate 200Mg Syp 200Ml:
Combining Sodium phenylbutyrate and Alporate 200Mg Syp 200Ml can increase ammonia levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Sodium phenylbutyrate with Alporate 200Mg Syp 200Ml is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Alporate 200Mg Syp 200Ml:
The combined use of Ertapenem and Alporate 200Mg Syp 200Ml can reduce the blood levels of valproic acid.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Ertapenem and Alporate 200Mg Syp 200Ml can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like loss of seizure control or changes in behavior, consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting the doctor.
How does the drug interact with Alporate 200Mg Syp 200Ml:
Co-administration of Ketamine and Alporate 200Mg Syp 200Ml can increase side effects and cause respiratory depression.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Ketamine and Alporate 200Mg Syp 200Ml can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms like dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, excessive sedation, impaired thinking, judgment, and motor coordination. Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how these medications affect you. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting the doctor.
How does the drug interact with Alporate 200Mg Syp 200Ml:
Co-administration of Lithium with Alporate 200Mg Syp 200Ml can increase the risk irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Lithium and Alporate 200Mg Syp 200Ml can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms like dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, and difficulty concentrating. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Alporate 200Mg Syp 200Ml:
Using buprenorphine together with Alporate 200Mg Syp 200Ml may increase the risk of severe side effects, including respiratory problems and loss of consciousness.

How to manage the interaction:
Although the administration of buprenorphine alongside Alporate 200Mg Syp 200Ml can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Alporate 200Mg Syp 200Ml:
Co-administration of Teriflunomide and Alporate 200Mg Syp 200Ml can increase the risk of causing liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Teriflunomide and Alporate 200Mg Syp 200Ml can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark-colored urine, light-colored stools, and yellowing of the skin or eyes. Avoid alcohol while taking these medications, and consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Alporate 200Mg Syp 200Ml:
Co-administration of Leflunomide and Alporate 200Mg Syp 200Ml can increase the risk of causing liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Leflunomide and Alporate 200Mg Syp 200Ml can lead to an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, less desire to eat, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Alporate 200Mg Syp 200Ml:
Co-administration of Alporate 200Mg Syp 200Ml with doripenem can reduce the blood levels of valproic acid.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Doripenam and Alporate 200Mg Syp 200Ml can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, involuntary muscle movements, or memory loss, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Alporate 200Mg Syp 200Ml:
Co-administration of Meropenam and Alporate 200Mg Syp 200Ml together can reduce the effect of Alporate 200Mg Syp 200Ml.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Meropenam and Alporate 200Mg Syp 200Ml can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Severe
How does the drug interact with Alporate 200Mg Syp 200Ml:
Co-administration of Vorinostat with Alporate 200Mg Syp 200Ml can increase the risk of unusual bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Vorinostat and Alporate 200Mg Syp 200Ml can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like unusual bleeding or bruising, vomiting, blood in your urine or stools, headache, dizziness, or weakness, consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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FAQs

Alporate 200Mg Syp is used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. In addition, it also helps treat manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder and prevent migraine symptoms (like a headache).

Alporate 200Mg Syp decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain. Thereby helping in controlling seizures.

Alporate 200Mg Syp helps to treat manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder by increasing the amount of a chemical substance called GABA; this helps block nerve transmission across the brain and provides a calming effect.

Alporate 200Mg Syp limits the transmission of nerve pain, thereby preventing migraine headaches. Migraines are a neurological condition characterised by intense headaches.

Alporate 200Mg Syp may cause weight gain due to an increase in appetite. Maintain a healthy weight by following a healthy diet and exercising regularly.

Use an effective method of contraception during the treatment with Alporate 200Mg Syp . Avoid getting pregnant while taking Alporate 200Mg Syp as it could lead to serious birth defects. Do not stop taking Alporate 200Mg Syp and consult your doctor immediately if you become pregnant.

Alporate 200Mg Syp may cause weight gain due to an increase in appetite. Maintain a healthy weight by following a healthy diet and exercising regularly.

Alporate 200Mg Syp may cause common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache, sleepiness, tremor, weakness, dizziness, stomach pain, and weight gain. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Alporate 200Mg Syp contains Valproic acid as its active ingredient.

Take Alporate 200Mg Syp with food to avoid stomach upset or as advised by your doctor.

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Alporate 200Mg Syp as it may worsen the side effects of the Alporate 200Mg Syp , including sleepiness and dizziness.

No, Alporate 200Mg Syp does not cause addiction. However, Alporate 200Mg Syp should be used as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not self-medicate.

Alporate 200Mg Syp does not cure epilepsy; it only helps prevent seizures. However, you must take Alporate 200Mg Syp for as long as your doctor advises. If you face any difficulty while taking Alporate 200Mg Syp , consult your doctor.

If you stop taking Alporate 200Mg Syp suddenly, it may increase the risk of recurrence of seizures. Therefore, it should be stopped gradually. If you feel the need to discontinue Alporate 200Mg Syp , please consult your physician.

Some birth control pills (oestrogen-containing birth control pills) may lower the levels of Alporate 200Mg Syp in blood. Thus, inform your doctor if you are using birth control pills and discuss with your doctor about a suitable method of contraception.

Alporate 200Mg Syp is safe for long-term use in many patients when prescribed by a physician. In rare cases, prolonged use of Alporate 200Mg Syp may weaken bones, thereby increasing the risk of fractures (osteopenia and osteoporosis). Get regular checkups for bone health if you have been taking Alporate 200Mg Syp for a long time.

Alporate 200Mg Syp may cause hair thinning, hair colour changes and even hair loss. If you have any concerns about this, please ask your doctor whether it is possible to reduce the dose of Alporate 200Mg Syp . Your hair may regrow after either lowering your dose or changing medication.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Alteus Biogenics Pvt. Ltd., 14-B Dover Lane, Kolkata - 700029, WB, India.
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